Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Ruan, you have the air of a poker trying to be graceful.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Ruan, you have the air of a poker trying to be graceful.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Watch Killigrew and do as he does.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Ruan, you have the air of a poker trying to be graceful.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

in an accurate manner

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

emanating from God

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Watch Killigrew and do as he does.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Watch Killigrew and do as he does.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

at or to or toward the front

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

having the hands covered with gloves

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Ruan, you have the air of a poker trying to be graceful.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

an established custom

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ruan, you have the air of a poker trying to be graceful.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Watch Killigrew and do as he does.

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From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

past form of “jacket” — provide with a thermally non-conducting cover

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Watch Killigrew and do as he does.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ruan, you have the air of a poker trying to be graceful.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading Ruan, you have the air of a poker trying to be graceful.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ruan, you have the air of a poker trying to be graceful.

an educational institution

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

consisting of or containing starch

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

(Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

a special situation

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

hard to endure

From this reading Ruan, you have the air of a poker trying to be graceful.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

look attentively

From this reading Watch Killigrew and do as he does.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

at the time that

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

during the time that

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

a Caucasian

From this reading Now, all together please ..."; and the row of self-conscious boys bowed, gloved hands upon severely jacketed chests, while as many little girls, aware of doing the thing correctly and of not looking fools in the doing of it, spread white tarletan skirts in starchy semi-circles by way of reply.

which person or people

From this reading It was the weekly dancing class, when Mr. Pierre Sebastian Eliot, who on other days taught French at the Grammar School, undertook to instruct the boys in what he referred to as "the divine art of Terpsichore," a habit which had earned for himself the simple nickname of "Terps."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HILARIA "Point the toe, if you please young gentlemen; slide well forward and bow to your partner from the waist....